Cardigan

Cardigan is a young area where children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 8.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian or European in heritage, with 43.5% identifying as Australian and 38.2% as English. Only 9.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the community. While 6.1% of people use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state figure of 27.6%.

Most residents identify as Christians (57.9%), while 37.2% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 58.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas. About 19.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.

Wealth is a striking feature here, as typical household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,713 per week. About 37.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 23.9% have a long-term health condition, and just 2.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well below state and national levels.

Unpaid care is very common, with 35.5% of people caring for children—well above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 18.9% of people volunteer, which is well above the Victorian average.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is noticeably younger than the national average and earns a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are large, with a typical 3.4 people per household. This is well above the national average, consistent with the fact that 80.3% of families are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.7% of dwellings being detached. Nearly all homes (96.4%) have three or more bedrooms, and very few people rent, at just 7.2%.

Car dependence is high, with 64.4% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 90.4% owning two or more.

The population has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 75.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.5%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. Most residents lack easy walking access to essentials, as only 13.2% live within a 15-minute walk of groceries.